Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak recipe combines tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce with caramelized onions and melted mozzarella cheese, all nestled inside toasted hoagie rolls. Finished with an optional drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing and fresh green onions, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and savory flavor in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or provolone or pepper jack)
Optional Garnishes
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté them until they are caramelized and golden brown, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, remove the onions from the skillet and set them aside.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In the same skillet, add the shredded cooked chicken and pour in the buffalo wing sauce. Stir the mixture to evenly coat the chicken and heat through for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Preheat Broiler or Griddle: Set your oven to the broiler setting or preheat a griddle pan to get ready for toasting the rolls and melting the cheese.
- Toast Hoagie Rolls: Slice the hoagie rolls open lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Place them under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until they become lightly toasted and golden brown.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Fill each toasted hoagie roll with a generous portion of the buffalo chicken mixture, followed by the caramelized onions, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the assembled sandwiches to the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly for a deliciously gooey texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the sandwiches with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired, and sprinkle with chopped green onions or parsley for a fresh and flavorful finish. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked chicken for best results.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the level of spiciness.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with provolone or pepper jack cheese for variety.
- To make it milder, omit the buffalo sauce or reduce the quantity.
- Toast the rolls carefully under the broiler to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
